Holder



y 10, 1932' R. s. BENNETT 1,858,130

HOLDER Filed April 17, 1931 Patented May 10, 1932 UNITED STATES ROBERT S. BENNETT, F GLENS FALLS, NEW YORK HOLDER Application filed April 17,

This invention comprehends the provision of a device for effectively holding newspapers, mail matter and the like, and one with which the article can be quickly and conveniently associated with or removed from as the occasion may require.

In carrying out the invention I provide a holder for the above mentioned purpose, including a single strand of wire bent to form a plurality of loops disposed relatively to efiectively support the article associated therewith.

The nature and advantages of the invention will be better understood when the following detail description is read in connec tion with the accompanying drawings, the invention residing in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as claimed.

In the drawings forming part of this application like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views and wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating one use of the invention.

Figure 2 is a front elevation.

Figure 3 is a side elevation.

Figure 4 is a similar view showing another way of using the device.

Figure 5 is a similar view showing a further use of the invention.

The device forming the subject matter of the present invention comprises a base plate 10, the edges of which are rolled to receive ends of the holder proper. The plate 10 is adapted to be secured to a suitable support 11 by fastening elements 12.

The holder proper is formed from a single strand of resilient wire bent to provide a pair of spaced loops l3 and a reversely disposed intermediate loop 14. The loops 13 are closed at their upper ends while the intermediate loop 14 is closed at its lower end, the intermediate loop being curved longitudinally throughout its length with its closedend arranged in advance of the loop 13 as shown in Figure 3. This construction provides a flared entrance for papers or mail matter 15 to be inserted behind the intermediate loop, and clamped therebetween and the loops 13 1931. Serial No. 530,939.

as shown in Figure 1. It will also be noted upon inspection of Figure 3 that the upper ends of the loops 13 are curved outwardly away from the support 11, so that the papers or mail 15 can be conveniently arranged be- 1 hind said loops, and clamped therebetween and the support 11 as shown in Figure 4. In either instance, the papers or article supported by the holder is effectively engaged by all of the limbs, four in number, forming the loops 13 and 1 1.

As shown in Figure 5, papers or mail matter can be clamped and supported between the loops 13 and support 11, and also between the loops 13 and intermediate loop 14. The construction is such, that such articles can be very quickly and easily associated with or removed from the holder as desired, and I effectively supported thereby.

l/Vhile it is believed that from the fore- 7:

going description, the nature and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent, I desire to have it understood, that I do not limit myself to what is herein shown and de- I scribed and that such changes may be restored to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A holder of the character described comprising an elongated base plate having rolled edges, and a single strand of wire formed to provide spaced outer loops closed at their upper ends, and extended downwardly to provide an intermediate loop closed at its lower end and terminating directly above said base plate, the free ends of said outer loops being arranged parallel and in close proximity to each other and received by said rolled edges of the plate.

2. A holder of the character described comprising an elongated base plate having rolled edges, and a single strand of wire formed to provide spaced outer loops closed at their upper ends and extended downwardly to provide an intermediate loop closed at its lower end, the upper ends of said outer loops being curved outwardly, said intermediate loop being curved longitudinally throughout its length and having its medial portion lying between the corresponding limbs of the outer loop and in the same plane therewith, and its opposed ends spaced in advance of said loops, the free ends of said corresponding limbs of the outer loops being extended beyond the intermediate loop and received by the rolled edges of the plate.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

ROBERT S BENNETT. 

